Executive Director, Clinical Transformation and Performance

Vertex Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 255,000 - 383,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-Eligible

Annual bonus and equity awards

Flexible total rewards

Job summary

Vertex Inc. is seeking an Executive Director of Performance Excellence & Business Transformation for Global Clinical Operations to drive end-to-end optimization of clinical trials, champion digital capabilities, and lead analytics, governance, and workforce planning.

This senior leader advances regulatory-compliant, patient-centric study delivery across a global portfolio. The role reports to the Head of Global Clinical Operations and sits on the Leadership team, focusing on multi-year

Qualifications

• 15+ years of increasing leadership responsibility in Global Clinical Operations, R&D Operations, or related functions.
• Proven success driving enterprise transformation and performance excellence initiatives in regulated environments.
• Strong track record improving clinical trial cycle times, quality, and operational predictability.
• Experience implementing digital, data, or technology solutions for clinical operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-year transformation roadmap to modernize Global Clinical Operations and elevate operational effectiveness.
• Identify enterprise-level opportunities to streamline trial planning, site startup, enrollment, data collection, and closeout.
• Drive harmonization and standardization of GCO processes across regions and CRO partners.
• Develop governance frameworks for clinical transformation initiatives, including prioritization, KPIs, and benefits realization.
• Collaborate with DTE to accelerate adoption of modern clinical technologies
• Embed advanced analytics and predictive modeling to identify enrollment risks and optimize decisions.
• Oversee study and operational metrics, lead dashboard development
• Lead GCO Resource Strategy and allocation

Skills

Strategic leadership

Portfolio management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytics mindset

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Clinical Technology Innovations

Job description

Vertex Inc. is seeking an Executive Director of Performance Excellence & Business Transformation for Global Clinical Operations to drive end-to-end optimization of clinical trials, champion digital capabilities, and lead analytics, governance, and workforce planning.

This senior leader advances regulatory-compliant, patient-centric study delivery across a global portfolio. The role reports to the Head of Global Clinical Operations and sits on the Leadership team, focusing on multi-year